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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome Kit to the Archives Leadership Institute. Head of Technical Services for Special Collections at Smith College, Kit focuses on improving the description, discovery, preservation, and accessibility of unique archival materials. #ALI2026 #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Samuel Limneos to the Archives Leadership Institute. Deputy Branch Head of the Archives Branch at the Naval History and Heritage Command, Samuel leads a team preserving the operational records of the U.S. Navy. #ALI2026 #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome David Castro to the Archives Leadership Institute. Archives and Rare Books Coordinator at Cal Poly Pomona, David leads collection development and digitization initiatives and works to expand access to Southern California community histories. #ALI2026 #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome Bill Levay to the Archives Leadership Institute. Digital Archivist at the New York Philharmonic, Bill leads digital asset management, metadata strategy, and digital preservation initiatives supporting access to nearly two centuries of institutional history. #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome Nikki Koehlert to the Archives Leadership Institute. Digital Archivist for Multnomah County Archives, Nikki previously launched the first digital preservation program at Austin History Center and is dedicated to connecting communities with historical records. #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Jesse Hocking to the Archives Leadership Institute. Acquisitions Coordinator for the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, Jesse oversees the appraisal and accessioning of collections documenting cultural traditions and community life. #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Priscilla Escobedo to the Archives Leadership Institute. Special Collections Archivist at UT Arlington, Priscilla works with community partners to preserve and share the history of Mexican American communities and the Dallas–Fort Worth region. #ALI2026 #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dana Davis to the Archives Leadership Institute. Archives Manager for the San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk’s Office, Dana leads the County Archives program and works to strengthen preservation and access to historically significant county records. #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome S. Sahir Santiago to the Archives Leadership Institute. Her work explores the intersection of archives, digital humanities, and community-centered initiatives, focusing on expanding access to cultural heritage materials and developing open educational resources. #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Evan N. Miller to the Archives Leadership Institute. As Digital Preservation and Digital Collections Archivist at Indiana University Indianapolis, he leads initiatives and manages born-digital collections in the Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives. #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Sauda Mitchell, C.A. to the Archives Leadership Institute. A Lead Archivist at The Winthrop Group and chair of the Winston-Salem African American Archive, Sauda’s work bridges archival research and artistic practice to preserve Black cultural memory. #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Megan Craynon to the Archives Leadership Institute. Director of Special Collections and Library Services at the Maryland State Archives, she leads operations and advances reparative description and the Indigenous Peoples Program. #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Faith Charlton to the Archives Leadership Institute. Lead Processing Archivist at Princeton University Library, Faith focuses on ethical, user-centered access to archival records, especially those documenting marginalized communities. #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Jami Adkins Murphy, C.A., to the Archives Leadership Institute. A Project Archivist at Auburn Avenue Research Library, she leads an 80,000-item photo collection documenting Black life and brings executive leadership to archives. #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Rose Oliveira-Abbey to the Archives Leadership Institute. As Accessioning Archivist at UVA’s Small Special Collections Library, she supports incoming collections and advances national best practices. #ALI2026 #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Aletha Carter to the Archives Leadership Institute. Lead Archivist at Morehouse College Archives, she led digitization of 600,000 pages through the CLIR-funded Our Story Project and works to expand access to Black cultural heritage. #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Pamela Campbell to the Archives Leadership Institute. Archivist for the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Pamela manages the Bank’s corporate archives and supports digital preservation initiatives across the Federal Reserve System. #ALI2026 #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Jessica Salow to the Archives Leadership Institute. An Assistant Archivist at Arizona State University Library, she curates community-based collections documenting Black life in Arizona and is a 2022 SAA Archival Innovator Award recipient. #ALI2026 #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Sheridan Sayles to the Archives Leadership Institute. Archivist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Sheridan works to modernize archival systems and expand access to institutional and medical research records while supporting archival labor advocacy. #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Laura Ruttum Senturia is Archives Access Supervisor at Denver Public Library, where she leads accessioning, processing, and reference services. In 2026, she will guide efforts to address backlogs from the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library. #ALI2026 #Archives

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Ellen Brooks to the Archives Leadership Institute. An oral historian and Certified Archivist, Ellen’s consulting work focuses on documenting underrepresented stories and expanding access through oral history and community memory initiatives. #ALI2026 #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Elvira Arroyo-Ramírez to the Archives Leadership Institute. Digital Archivist at UC Irvine, Elvira’s work focuses on ethical archival practices that address systemic bias and expand access to records documenting marginalized communities. #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Mohamed Haian Abdirahman to the Archives Leadership Institute. Manager of Archives at the Mellon Foundation, Mohamed has served as its inaugural archivist since 2018, documenting and preserving records of its grantmaking and institutional history. #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Sarah Wade to the Archives Leadership Institute. Special Collections Archivist at the Getty Research Institute, Sarah processes modern and contemporary artists’ papers and helps expand access to archives documenting the history of art. #ALI2026 #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Lindsay D. Wittwer to the Archives Leadership Institute cohort. Assistant Director for Collections at the University of Rochester, Lindsay oversees accessioning and processing teams, digital projects, and preservation initiatives. #ALI2026 #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Welcome the ALI 2026 cohort! 25 archivists from across the profession—academic, public, and independent—joining together to grow, collaborate, and lead. The future of archives is in good hands. #ALI2026 #Archives

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Mary Brackett, Senior Associate in UVA’s Organizational Excellence, joins ALI 2026 Steering Committee. A leader in institutional redesign, benchmarking, and change management, she brings deep expertise in strategy, design thinking, and collaboration. #ALI2026 #ArchivesLeadership

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Brenda is a Certified Archivist, SAA Fellow, and Associate University Librarian at UVA, leading Special Collections & Preservation. A former ACA President and current SAA VP/President-Elect, her work focuses on contemplative leadership and trauma-informed practice. #ALI2026 #Archives

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Audra Eagle Yun is Head of Special Collections & Archives and University Archivist at UC Irvine. A leader in community-centered archives and archival technical services, she has served on the Society of American Archivists Council and edited Archival Accessioning. #Archives #Archivists #ALI

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Welcome Petrina Jackson! Lia Gelin Poorvu Executive Director of the Schlesinger Library and Librarian for the Harvard Radcliffe Institute. A leader in special collections and archives, she previously directed Syracuse University’s Special Collections Research Center. #Archives #Archivists #ALI

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We’re excited to highlight Steven Booth (he/him), ALI Steering Committee member and Archive Manager of the Johnson Publishing Company Archive. A member of Blackivists and former NARA archivist who worked with the papers of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Steven is an SAA Fellow. #ALI2026 #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

We’re excited to welcome Mary Brackett to 2026 Archives Leadership Institute faculty. A Senior Associate in UVA’s Organizational Excellence department, Mary brings more than two decades of experience leading institutional transformation, change management, and strategic work. #ALI2026 #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

We’re excited to welcome Catalina Piatt-Esguerra to the Archives Leadership Institute. Associate Dean for Organizational Strategy & Effectiveness at the University of Virginia Library, Catalina leads initiatives shaping workplace culture and inclusive leadership for 240+ employees. #Archivists

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Welcome Sammie Morris to the Archives Leadership Institute community. Sammie is Giustina Director of Special Collections & University Archives at the University of Oregon. An ALI alumna and past director, she brings deep experience in archival leadership and mentorship. #Archives #Archivists #ALI

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

ALI welcomes Holly A. Smith, College Archivist at Spelman College. Formerly at UNC–Chapel Hill, her work centers community archives and underdocumented histories. #Archives #Archivists #HBCU #BlackArchives #CommunityArchives #ArchivalAdvocacy

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

We’re excited to welcome Mario H. Ramirez of CUNY to the 2026 Archives Leadership Institute faculty. His leadership in archival governance, scholarship, and professional service continues to shape the archives profession. #ALI2026 #ArchivesLeadership #Archives

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dominique Luster, CEO of The Luster Company, to the 2026 Archives Leadership Institute faculty.

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

We are pleased to welcome Christina Shutt, Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, to the 2026 Archives Leadership Institute faculty. #ArchivesLeadership #ALI2026 #MuseumLeadership #PublicHistory #CulturalHeritage

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

We have a cohort! Danielle Afsordeh, Central Arkansas Library System; Rayna Andrews, College of Physicians of Philadelphia; Katherine Barbera, Bright Archives; Susannah Broyles, Texas State University; Alexandra deGraffenreid, Princeton University 1 of 5

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

The ALI Steering Committee is extending the application period for the 2025 cohort until Jan 17 to allow extra time for those directly affected by the California wildfires. To be clear, the extension is for all intending to apply. www.archivesleadershipinstitute.org

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

The Archives Leadership Institute is accepting applications for the 2025 cohort and the deadline to apply is coming up quickly: January 10. The application portal can be found on the ALI website: www.archivesleadershipinstitute.org.

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Just a reminder that applications for the 2025 Archives Leadership Institute are open!! You can scan the qr code to apply or visit our website archivesleadershipinstitute.org

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Applications are open and you can register for an informational webinar to be held on November 19th, 2024 at 11am EST: virginia.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia @aliatvirginia.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Applications are open now for the 2025 ALI to to be held in Charlottesville June 8-14. Apply at archivesleadershipinstitute.org

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